RIGGER HELPER

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Modified DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "

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• At the WG-05 developmental duties, as assigned, to include the following:
• You will assist journey level riggers to using both traditional and modern rigging techniques to lift, move, and position equipment and materials.
• You will assist higher level riggers to safely handle, install and remove all materials and components requiring the use of weight handling equipment.
• You will assist in the manufacture of leather and canvas covers.
• You will assist in the prefabrication/fabrication of leather and canvas artifacts from the 18th and 19th century era.
• You will serve as a member of a rigging or lifting team.
• At the WG-08 developmental duties, as assigned, to include the following:
• You will use both traditional and modern rigging techniques to lift, move, and position equipment and materials.
• You will safely handle, install and remove all materials and components requiring the use of weight handling equipment.
• You will select and assemble weight handling gear used to lift, move and position heavy loads.
• You will manufacture of wire rope and fiber rope products such as nets, ladders, pendants, falls, slings, hammocks, sword matting.
• You will manufacture of leather and canvas covers.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to perform occasional travel.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You will be required to lift heavy weights.
• You must participate in training evolutions including sailing/underway operations onboard USS Constitution.
• You must maintain established dress and grooming standards.
• You must work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• You must be able to work at heights up to 150 feet.
• You must be able to work in confined spaces.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.